Malaysia (Post Covid-19 My Cuti Cuti Malaysia -George Town, Bukit Mertajam, Penang & Alor Setar, Kedah) - Day 2 Friday Oct 1 2023 Ayer Itam, Penang (Part 2)

Pagoda, Kek Lok Si
Ayer Itam, Penang

Balik Pulau Paddy Field, 
Kampung Terang, Penang

 

Ngee Hup Nutmeg Factory
Balik Pulau, Penang

Day 2 Friday Oct 1 2023 - dedicated our full day visiting Kek Lok Si Temple, Ayer Itam Market, Penang Hill (aborted the visit after seeing a long queue at the ticketing & cable car entrance counter), Balik Pulau Nutmeg Factory & Paddy Fields & touristy places in downtown George Town (UNESCO site). A long day indeed but well worth the efforts in seeing a greater George Town this time ! 

1) Pasar Awan Ayer Itam (Air Itam Market), Penang

2) Ayer Itam Town & Morning Market, Penang - an interesting visit especially in the morning.  

Kek Lok Si Temple, Jalan Balik Pulau, Ayer Itam, Penang - built in 1890 completed in 1905, a Buddhist temple, the largest in Malaysia, an important pilgrimage centre for Buddhists from Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore & other countries in South East Asia. 

1) Foothill & Liberation Pond, Kek Lo Si, Ayer Itam, Penang. 

2) Double lane inclined elevators to Kuan Yin Statute 

3) Da Shi Dian, Kek Lok Si, Ayer Itam, Penang 

4) Main Prayer Hall Wu Fang Fo Dian 

5) Souvenir Stalls 

6) A panoramic view of Ayer Itam, Penang 

7) Pagoda, Kek Lo Si, Ayer Itam, Penang - admission fee Rm2 for entry to Pagoda & Five Region Buddha Hall. 

Wishing Bell

8) Penang Hill, Ayer Itam, Penang - aborted this visit after advice by the Ticketing Counter, the queue up under the normal lane may take 2 hours for a funicular train ride to the top ! Our group decided to visit Balik Pulau Paddy Fields instead ! Entrance fee Rm6 for senior citizens above 60's. 

9) Balik Pulau Paddy Fields, Kampung Terang, Balik Pulau, Penang

10) Kilang Bush Pala Nutmeg Factory, Balik Pulau, Penang

11) Esplanade, George Town, Penang

12) Fort Cornwallis, George Town, Penang

13) Queen Victoria Memorial Tower, George Town, Penang

Our group's breakfast in Cathay Coffee Shop, Ayer Itam, Penang

Prawn Mee Rm8 (US$1.70)

Loh Mee Rm5.50 (US$1.15)

Wan Tan Mee Rm5.50 (US$1.20)

Chee Cheong Fun Rm6 (US$1.30)

Fried Carrot Cake Rm4.50 (Rm0.95)

Light refreshment in Ayer Itam, Penang - savoured a bowl of Penang cendol @Rm5 (US$1.10), yummy yummy taste, strong coconut milk flavour, also bought assorted Penang Nonya kueh Rm18.80 (US$4)

Penang Cendol Rm5 (US$1,05)

Penang Nyonya Kueh
(Bite Sized Dessert or Snack)